Alex Duensing says he’s not your typical candidate
The District 8 race is filled with first-time candidates.
The great St. Pete cupcake contest
St. Pete’s annual cupcake contest is back.
HART offers new app to let you know where your ride is
OneBusAway has its origins in the Seattle/Puget Sound region, where it was developed at the University of Washington.
Jamie Grant says a bill to kill Hillsborough PTC could be coming
The controversial agency is the only one of its kind in Florida.
Mitch Perry Report 8.14.13 – David McKalip and “political terrorists”
Dr. David McKalip said we'd be capitulating to "political terrorist tactics" in discussing his campaign manager's comment regarding the now infamous incident that happened this past weekend at the Missouri State Fair — but, so be it. As you may have heard by now, a rodeo clown put on a Barack Obama mask as the announcer…
Americans for Prosperity protest Enroll America’s ties to insurance providers
Activists from Americans for Prosperity Florida spent Tuesday afternoon protesting outside of the Florida Blue office in Westshore. This was part of a statewide effort by the group over their opposition to Blue Cross Blue Shield’s alleged collusion with the non-profit group Enroll America, which counts Tom Epstein, the Vice President of Public Affairs for…
Barry Cohen to represent Todashev family in FBI shooting case
Ibragim Todashev, a friend of Boston marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was killed in May while being interrogated by law enforcement officials.
Kathleen Ford makes common cause with Bill Foster at St. Pete mayoral debate
23-year-old Anthony Cates joined the major candidates in the forum.
Mitch Perry Report 8.13.13 – Whitey Bulger got away with it
Yesterday was a very significant day in the world of criminal justice in America. In San Francisco, Attorney General Eric Holder announced proposals that would break with harsh punishments for non-violent drug offenders and give federal prosecutors more authority on charging offenders — a change in policy that's long overdue. "Too many Americans go to too…
New Music Tuesday! (August 11): Bela Fleck, Washed Out, Parachute & more
Releases out this week; audio & video included.
Rubio blames Obama for GOP-proposed government shutdown
“I don’t want the government to shut down … I just don’t think it should fund ObamaCare,” said the Florida senator.
Pablo Francisco leaves a lasting impression
Whether making fun of his own Latin culture or acting out movie trailers with the voice of famed movie announcer Don LaFontaine, stand-up vet Pablo Francisco brings the lolz in his high-energy, low-brow performance. Think: a Chilean combination of Dane Cook and Daniel Tosh. Plus, he’s cool enough to chat for a Q&A. FRANCISCO: This…
Hillsborough County’s controversial Public Transportation Commission to be dismantled next year?
The bill will effect the regulation of taxis, ambulances and other vehicles in the county.
Happy Anniversary to Stageworks and Jobsite!
What does it take for a theater company to stay in operation for a decade-plus or even 30 years? Vision. Stamina. Smarts. A mission that drives the company forward. Both Stageworks and Jobsite theaters have demonstrated all of the above. To celebrate Stageworks Theatre's 30th anniversary (and its second year ensconced in its permanent home in…
Hillsborough County transit activists demand “robust” public engagement process
Earlier this year, activists with Connect Tampa Bay were catalysts in persuading the Hillsborough County Commission to form a new policy group to study transportation options — the first agency of its kind since county voters rejected a light-rail tax referendum in November of 2010. But Connect Tampa Bay and its pro-public transit allies hope the…
Margaret Cho discusses her open marriage, bisexuality and outing John Travolta
Margaret Cho visited the ladies on “The Real” last week, opening up about her bisexuality and open marriage. “I just don’t want to have sex with the same person my whole life. That’s gross,” the comedienne said. Cho has been happily married to artist Al Ridenour for 10 years. Watch Cho explain why an open…
Mitch Perry Report: The Rays lost weekend in L.A.
Plus: Bill Foster, Lon Snowden and more …
Ed Snowden’s dad says his son is getting screwed
Lon Snowden tells ABC News he hopes his son stays in Russia.
CL on the Road: Lollapalooza 2013
A look back at the Chicago festival in words and photos
Times & Tribune differ in St. Pete mayoral endorsements
The conventional wisdom regarding our two daily newspapers in the Tampa Bay area is that the Times editorial board leans left and the Tribune is more conservative. Though that doesn't always bear out, it has this morning with the Times endorsing Rick Kriseman in the August 27 St. Pete mayoral election, while the Trib sticks…
Feedback: The Music Issue
You wrote it, we printed it.
Gender crimes
Poor women face the saddest plight in modern America.
Brotherly love
My bro is dating a jerk. What do I do about it?
Welcome to The Cindy, Dog Days in St. Pete
Some art and fun on Saturday and an upcoming Dunedin event.
Matt Damon fights the future in Elysium
Neill Blomkamp’s District 9 follow-up elevates the standard sci-fi shoot ’em up.
USF hosts forum about the Trayvon Martin case
On Thursday night at the USF Tampa campus, more than 70 people attended a forum about the Trayvon Martin case. The event was organized by the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and the George Edgecomb Bar Association. The assembly featured a group of panelists who engaged in an opening discussion about the details of…
Buckhorn, Hagan get specific about bringing the Rays to Tampa
Days after St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster said that he would finally allow the Tampa Bay Rays to talk to officials in Hillsborough County about possibly relocating across the Bay, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Hillsborough County Chairman Ken Hagan met to prepare for those discussions. "I think we have to look at the economic…
A New Stage for Largo
New Stage Theatre Company looks to expand professional theater beyond just Tampa and St. Pete.
Mitch Perry Report 8.9.13 – Tampa gets a new skyscraper
The Tampa City Council lsat night gave approval to Residencies at the Riverwalk, the 36-story apartment tower that would be constructed near the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. The final tally was 5-2, but even dissenters Mary Mulhern and Yolie Capin seemed almost to be apologizing to justify their no votes, in part because of…
Bill’s Sports Binge: The good, the bad and the stupid
Man, it's hot. Oh sure, that statement may have promoted me from Captain Obvious to General. But damn … it's so hot (how hot is it?) Shut up, this isn't a joke. It's so hot, I took the dogs out to pee and in less than five minutes, sweat was dripping from my nose and…
St. Pete City Council candidates name books that they’d recommend the whole city read
One candidate chose a screenplay, while another opted for the collected works of one of the world’s most famous authors.
St Pete City Council District 4 candidates get snippy with each other
As the perceived front-runner, Rice is getting it from both her challengers.
Live and Local Spotlight: Tallhart CD Release Show
Not too long ago, the boys of Tallhart (called Marksmen at the time and still playing with former drummer Reed Murray) were the go-to local openers for indie alt rock tours passing through the Tampa Bay area. But with time to hone their gracefully powerful folk-imbued sound, and after inking a deal with Rory/Equal Vision…
The Neighborhood Issue: Dunedin
What’s what on Main Street and beyond.
Dunedin: Destinations Guide
Restaurants, art, shopping and more …
Dunedin’s shiny happy people
A smattering of the faces, places and parties that make the town tick.
Will the Jays fly away?
Dunedin is the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training home — but for how long?
A Fine time for Dunedin art
Dunedin Fine Art Center’s programming and expansion signal its continued evolution as a major arts player.
Tina Avila’s town
The Dunedin restaurateur on expanding Casa Tina (again).
Taps and tunes at Dunedin Brewery
This brewery staple feeds the gut and the soul.
Dave Korman: Man about town
The Musician is a Dunedin mainstay.
Sip at Skip’s
Dunedin’s quintessential neighborhood bar.
Dunedin’s main course
A taste of four restaurant stalwarts at the heart of Dunedin.
Review: A day of food, beer and metal at the GWAR-B-QUE and Brew
A look back at the Saturday event.
Adam Ant: Huzzah to the Hussar!
Adam Ant is back with his new band, playing hits from a double album as stubbornly un-formulaic as he is.
Breaking Bad boldly returns with “Blood Money”
Cryptic flash-forwards and a taut pace make for a satisfying season opener.
Fasten your seat belts for Almodóvar
His airplane comedy I’m So Excited! is a mild but pleasant high.
The Millers take a familiar road trip
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis go through the motions in We’re the Millers.
Tampa Bay area ranked (only) 10th hottest area in the U.S. in the summer
It's hard to believe, but according to something called the Sperling Heat Index, the Tampa Bay area is only the 10th most sizzling area in the country during the summer. According to formula, the results come from combining daily high temperatures, dew points and nighttime lows. Phoenix is the warmest part of the country, followed…
Will Tampa City Council challenge Bob Buckhorn on downtown apartment tower?
Phllip Smith is half of the development team behind Residences at the Riverwalk Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn told CL a few weeks ago that with the exception of "one columnist," there was very little dissent regarding the plan for a 400-foot, 36-story apartment tower — called the Residences at the Riverwalk — to be built…
